consoled
Example Sentences
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The defining image of Arsenal's Champions League final defeat was Gabriel standing with his head in his hands as he was consoled by Paris St-Germain captain and Brazil team-mate Marquinhos.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
"What a horrible night for the young keeper. The Atleti fans actually gave him sympathetic applause but not sure how he can be consoled after that."
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
They actively consoled him, cast him as a victim and in some cases offered advice on how to rehabilitate his image.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
“You have to be strong,” he consoled his mother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
It is difficult to usher the remaining patrons out as the dawn creeps up, and they are only consoled by assurances that they may return when the sun sets again.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
